Present Tense Challenge

How do you form the present continuous tense?

• Past tense of 'to be' + base form of main verb + ing

• Base form of main verb + ing

• Present tense of 'to be' + past participle of main verb + ing

• Present tense of 'to be' (am, is, are) + base form of main verb + ing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

What is the main difference between present continuous and simple present?

• Present continuous is used for singular subjects, simple present is used for plural subjects.

• Present continuous is for actions happening now, simple present is for general truths and habits.

• Present continuous is used for past actions, simple present is used for future actions.

• Present continuous is for general truths and habits, simple present is for actions happening now.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

When should you use simple present instead of present continuous?

• Use simple present for general truths, habits, and scheduled events.

• Use simple present for ongoing actions

• Use simple present for past events

• Use simple present for future actions

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.1.1C

Give an example of a sentence using present continuous tense.

• I am watching a movie.

• She is reading a book.

• They are playing soccer.

• He is eating a sandwich.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

Provide a situation where you would use simple present tense.

• She will finish her homework later.

• I wake up at 6 AM every day.

• I am going to the store tomorrow.

• They have completed the project last week.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.1.1C

Explain the structure of a sentence in present continuous tense.

• Subject + Auxiliary verb 'to be' + Main verb ending in -ed

• Subject + Main verb + Main verb ending in -ing

• Subject + Auxiliary verb 'to be' + Main verb ending in -ing

• Subject + Main verb + Auxiliary verb 'to be'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

In what cases do we use present continuous for future actions?

• When the action is a routine or habit

• When the action is a general truth or fact

• When the action is planned, scheduled, or agreed upon to happen in the near future.

• When the action happened in the past

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

Can you use adverbs of frequency in present continuous tense? Why or why not?

• No, because it is grammatically incorrect

• Yes, because it adds clarity to the sentence

• Yes, because it emphasizes the action

• No

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Describe a scenario where present continuous and simple present can be used interchangeably.

• Scheduled events or routines

• Discussing past events

• Describing ongoing actions

• Talking about future plans

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1D

What are the key indicators that signal the use of present continuous tense?

• Actions happening now, actions happening around the current time, future plans, and temporary situations

• Past actions

• Historical events

• Permanent situations

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D